eddyramrod Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 I only met Richard once (that I know of) and that was very recently! I've already posted a message of condolence, but I'll take a pause at 11. RIP Richard.
reb Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 22 minutes ago, beko1987 said: I don't have discord. Hope it went well? No need to sign up, just bung your username in, nothing much has happened so far. The discord will hopefully act as a virtual wake in the meantime while lockdown is ongoing. The ceremony went wonderfully, it's exactly like he'd want it. Unfortunately no time for my request of Pink Floyd's Time to be played, though likely for the best. Cavcraft, Skizzer, dollywobbler and 7 others 10
dozeydustman Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 I’m glad to hear the service went well @reb not in a position to join the online wake though you have my thoughts. Glen
greengartside Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, dozeydustman said: I’m glad to hear the service went well @reb not in a position to join the online wake though you have my thoughts. Glen My thoughts too. Glad it all went okay for you @reb.
willswitchengage Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 I somehow missed this thread. I met Richard at my first SF in 2014 and got a lift to the chippy/museum in that awful Volvo automatic. I can't see it's been posted yet so enjoy this photo of the team in merrier times. chaseracer, KruJoe, Skizzer and 5 others 7 1
reb Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 Excuse me, that awful automatic volvo is still providing sterling service some 80k+ later! Jim Bell, chaseracer, beko1987 and 3 others 5 1
Timewaster Posted April 2, 2020 Posted April 2, 2020 4 hours ago, willswitchengage said: I somehow missed this thread. I met Richard at my first SF in 2014 and got a lift to the chippy/museum in that awful Volvo automatic. I can't see it's been posted yet so enjoy this photo of the team in merrier times. I've been here a decade, and I can only name 4 people in that photo. Must try harder.
Maltelec Posted April 13, 2020 Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/2/2020 at 7:47 PM, reb said: Excuse me, that awful automatic volvo is still providing sterling service some 80k+ later! That wouldn't be this Volvo would it? Richard was a personal friend of mine. I joined Autoshite 3 weeks after he did, 14 years ago! Very sad to hear ofthe accident, he will be greatly missed. Skizzer 1
reb Posted April 13, 2020 Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Maltelec said: That wouldn't be this Volvo would it? Richard was a personal friend of mine. I joined Autoshite 3 weeks after he did, 14 years ago! Very sad to hear ofthe accident, he will be greatly missed. It alas is not, the 940 left the building a number of years ago. It looks like it was last on the road in 2016/17, which is some time after we got the 854 TDI. I think the 854 was bought in 2014/15, and passed on to me in 2018 when he bought a burgundy 855. I think we had a 4 door Citroen C5 in between the two. I'd love to track down the 940, but it was in a bit of a state when it left us and values are going a bit silly. I'm not sure how long I've been on here. I definitely remember being 17 and at a meet with him at crail and everyone from here starts asking if I wanted a shot of their various chod. Madness. chaseracer, Skizzer and aldo135 3
aldo135 Posted April 13, 2020 Posted April 13, 2020 I have an awful automatic Volvo that has not moved out the driveway for 18 months or more. Reading this has reminded me how much I liked it, I am going to attempt to get it going this week. This one’s hidden child seats are in the boot @reb! Tickman and chaseracer 2
reb Posted April 13, 2020 Posted April 13, 2020 49 minutes ago, aldo135 said: I have an awful automatic Volvo that has not moved out the driveway for 18 months or more. Reading this has reminded me how much I liked it, I am going to attempt to get it going this week. This one’s hidden child seats are in the boot @reb! Ours has been sat on some grass for almost two months. I'm about to take it up to the unit to figure out why this bastard coolant light is on. aldo135 1
The Moog Posted April 14, 2020 Posted April 14, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 8:39 AM, reb said: I'm not sure how long I've been on here. I definitely remember being 17 and at a meet with him at crail and everyone from here starts asking if I wanted a shot of their various chod. Madness. And you declared the Starlet not as shit as it looked!
reb Posted April 14, 2020 Posted April 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, snagglepuss said: And you declared the Starlet not as shit as it looked! I have some cracking photos of it and other chod from that day, I'll have to dig out the negatives!
Supernaut Posted April 14, 2020 Posted April 14, 2020 I remember that Starlet. I also remember doing a 6,000rpm clutch dump and ensuing wheelspin about 20ft from Snagglepuss and he didn't even notice. I watched the footage back and it was pathetic. reb 1
reb Posted 16 hours ago Posted 16 hours ago Five years this month. I apologise if I'm a cunt to anyone over the next few weeks. I'm going through it a bit. dome, beko1987, Noel Tidybeard and 12 others 13 2
Matty Posted 11 hours ago Posted 11 hours ago 5 hours ago, reb said: Five years this month. I apologise if I'm a cunt to anyone over the next few weeks. I'm going through it a bit. Shout all you need. 20 years getting on for since I lost my kid brother. Gets easier but never goes.
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